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1 booked for releasing effluents from Saligao treatment plant into drain

MAPUSA

Calangute police have registered a case against an official of the Hindustan Waste Treatment Pvt. Ltd. on charges of releasing effluents from the Saligao Solid Waste Management Facility into a drain in the Saipem. The incident is reported to have taken place on August 17 at around 7.20 pm and Calangute police registered a case on the basis of a complaint by Digvijay Desai, General Manager of the Goa Waste Management Corporation, on August 21. According to the complaint, the effluents had been released from a tank of the project into a nearby drain, thereby posing a health hazard in the area. The police have registered a case and further investigation is underway under the guidance of Police Inspector Paresh Naik.


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St Michael’s hosts 12th inter-school eco festival tomorrow

THE GOAN NETWORK
Published Aug 21, 2025, 11:49 PM IST
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MAPUSASt Michael’s Convent High School, Vagator“Anjuna will host the 12th Inter-School Environmental Festival ‘Glow On 2025’ on August 23, themed “Nurture Nature for a Better Future.” Ten schools from across Goa will take part in a series of vibrant contests, including ‘Dress Me Up’ (fancy dress event based on traditional medicinal plants), ‘Green Scream’ (mime performances), ‘Ecoscape’ (collage making), and ‘Spark Your Curiosity’ (project presentations showcasing…

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